VANOS help needed.

indraneelis · 05-27-2009, 12:01 AM

Hi ,
I recently started hearing slight rattling / gurgling from my engine.
Showed it to an indy sho p - who said it might be the valves.
Uopn reading some posts here - it sounds like the vanos issue.

Can someone who is familiar with the VANOs issue help me identifying if the noise i have is indeed the vanos ?

Is there someone local who is willing to help ?

George325i · 05-27-2009, 07:45 AM

Do you hear the rattle at idle a lot? If you are near Atlantic City I can ask my friend or who certified BMW tech to look at it for you.

indraneelis · 05-27-2009, 05:32 PM

I hear the rattle above 3000 rpm esp getting out of 1st, 2nd gear.
I did the vanos test - recommended by rajaie - Go up an incline - 3rd gear 1500 rpm and floor it. car moved along just fine.
Now I'm thinking it is not a vanos issue. Does anyone have any ideas ?

Solidjake · 05-27-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indraneelis

I hear the rattle above 3000 rpm esp getting out of 1st, 2nd gear.
I did the vanos test - recommended by rajaie - Go up an incline - 3rd gear 1500 rpm and floor it. car moved along just fine.
Now I'm thinking it is not a vanos issue. Does anyone have any ideas ?

What happens if you do have a vanos issue going up a hill doing that? I might try it out

indraneelis · 05-27-2009, 10:06 PM

If you have a vanos issue - the car should stall / sputter. If it takes off with ample power - then it maynot be a VANOS issue
Posted originalli by rajaie - search VANOS -

indraneelis · 05-28-2009, 11:17 AM

bump - No one in NY / NJ can help a fellow member - or recommend a good indy mechanic ?

Solidjake · 05-28-2009, 11:28 AM

Search this forum for Autobot325i

indraneelis · 08-07-2009, 07:40 PM

SOLIDJAKE - YOU RULE !!!!!! I BOW TO YOU.
I have been researching this issue for about 3 months now, and the sound was driving me nuts.
I finally tok it to the really cool fellas at Denville BMW. - The tech told me it may be the DISA valve rattling.

I looked at your post on youtube to replace DISA valve. I now hold in my hand the completely broken DISA valve.
Unlike in your video - my valve is completely broken, and the flap turns a full 180 degrees.

Thanks a ton dude!!!

Tomorrow am I'm off to the dealership to get a new valve and hopefully the rattling will ceaze.

I decided to post back for a fellow enthusiast who may be having the same issue.

Thanks
Indy

05-27-2009, 12:01 AM	#1
indraneelis Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 25 My Ride: 2003 330i ZSP View My Garage	Engine rattling . Help wanted. Hi , I recently started hearing slight rattling / gurgling from my engine. Showed it to an indy sho p - who said it might be the valves. Uopn reading some posts here - it sounds like the vanos issue. Can someone who is familiar with the VANOs issue help me identifying if the noise i have is indeed the vanos ? Is there someone local who is willing to help ? Last edited by indraneelis; 05-27-2009 at 05:33 PM. Reason: better title

05-28-2009, 11:28 AM	#7
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08-07-2009, 07:40 PM	#8
indraneelis Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 25 My Ride: 2003 330i ZSP View My Garage	VANOS / engine rattling / DISA - solved. SOLIDJAKE - YOU RULE !!!!!! I BOW TO YOU. I have been researching this issue for about 3 months now, and the sound was driving me nuts. I finally tok it to the really cool fellas at Denville BMW. - The tech told me it may be the DISA valve rattling. I looked at your post on youtube to replace DISA valve. I now hold in my hand the completely broken DISA valve. Unlike in your video - my valve is completely broken, and the flap turns a full 180 degrees. Thanks a ton dude!!! Tomorrow am I'm off to the dealership to get a new valve and hopefully the rattling will ceaze. I decided to post back for a fellow enthusiast who may be having the same issue. Thanks Indy Last edited by indraneelis; 08-07-2009 at 07:41 PM. Reason: better title

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05-27-2009, 07:45 AM	#2
George325i Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Linwood NJ Posts: 82 My Ride: 03 BMW 325i View My Garage	Do you hear the rattle at idle a lot? If you are near Atlantic City I can ask my friend or who certified BMW tech to look at it for you.

05-27-2009, 05:32 PM	#3
indraneelis Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 25 My Ride: 2003 330i ZSP View My Garage	I hear the rattle above 3000 rpm esp getting out of 1st, 2nd gear. I did the vanos test - recommended by rajaie - Go up an incline - 3rd gear 1500 rpm and floor it. car moved along just fine. Now I'm thinking it is not a vanos issue. Does anyone have any ideas ?

05-27-2009, 10:06 PM	#5
indraneelis Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 25 My Ride: 2003 330i ZSP View My Garage	If you have a vanos issue - the car should stall / sputter. If it takes off with ample power - then it maynot be a VANOS issue Posted originalli by rajaie - search VANOS -

05-28-2009, 11:17 AM	#6
indraneelis Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 25 My Ride: 2003 330i ZSP View My Garage	bump - No one in NY / NJ can help a fellow member - or recommend a good indy mechanic ?